Terrorism Bill

I can answer my right hon. Friend directly: yes, there are specialist prosecutors in the areas that he mentioned, and I accept his recommendation that their use should be developed. However, it is important to note that the CPS’ expertise in these matters has led it to support the changes proposed in the Bill. People sometimes say, ““Don’t trust the experts.”” I suppose that that is a good guide in many walks of life, and better than saying, ““Trust the politicians, they’re not experts in anything.”” The truth is that we should take the views of our experts seriously, whether they be prosecutors, police or something else.